Crow's-beak breath
Inhaling through pursed 'crow-beak' lips for a cooling, calming effect, drawn from the Gheranda Samhita's kaki mudra.
neutral for Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Contraindications & cautions
- cold weather
- cough or cold
- low blood pressure
- respiratory congestion
Classical sources
- Gheranda Samhita — Chapter 3 — Kaki mudra
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika — Chapter 2 — cooling pranayama
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.